The Romance of the London Directory by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley
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"The Romance of the London Directory" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significance of names and surnames within London's rich history, examining how they reflect individual and familial identities over centuries. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly observations, Bardsley approaches his subject with both passion and expertise. The opening of the book sets the stage for an
exploration of nomenclature, as Bardsley introduces his background as a vicar and a names enthusiast, revealing his fascination with directories as vital historical documents. He conveys a sense of wonder at the insights that can be gleaned from the London Directory, likening it to a grand romance filled with narratives of ancestry, local customs, and personal traits inherent in surnames. By describing how each surname has a story that connects back to locations, occupations, or characteristics, Bardsley entices readers to appreciate the depth of meaning behind the names that populate the bustling metropolis of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bardsley, Charles Wareing Endell, 1843-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Romance of the London Directory |
| Credits | Transcribed from the [1899] “Hand and Heart” edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CS: History: Genealogy |
| Subject | Names, Personal -- England -- London |
| Subject | Names, English -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51739 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51739-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 555 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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